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Marlon Riggs, with assistance from other gay Black men, especially poet Essex Hemphill, celebrates Black men loving Black men as a revolutionary act. The film intercuts footage of Hemphill reciting his poetry, Riggs telling the story of his growing up, scenes of men in social intercourse and dance, and various comic riffs, including a visit to the "Institute of Snap!thology," where men take lessons in how to snap their fingers: the sling snap, the point snap, the diva snap.
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- Where can I watch Tongues Untied online?
- You can stream Tongues Untied on NettMovies. Open the title page and press Watch to start playback.
- When did Tongues Untied come out?
- Tongues Untied was released in 1990.
- What genre is Tongues Untied?
- Tongues Untied is a documentary film.
- How long is Tongues Untied?
- Tongues Untied runs about 55m (55 minutes).
- Who stars in Tongues Untied?
- Tongues Untied stars Marlon Riggs, Essex Hemphill, Brian Freeman, and Michael Bell.
- How is Tongues Untied rated?
- Tongues Untied currently scores 6.6 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.
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